Old Bible Challenge - CLARKE family

[deeiluka]

4.   Ewen CLARKE aged 39 and single married Edith Priscilla SYMONS aged 28 and single on 6th August 1902 at Yednalue Station, Yednalue.
Fathers = James CLARKE & William SYMONS
Ref = Fro 212/439

From BISA......
Edwin CLARKE born 11th January1863 to Jas and Bridget at Kapunda SA
And died 23rd March 1939 in Pingelly, WA.
0ccupation = Farmer
Married  6th August 1902 at Yednalue SA to Edith Priscilla nee SYMONS (?) who was born 17th November 1873 in Jamestown, SA.
Her parents = Wm and Jane nee DUNSTAN
Edith died 13th February 1952 in Pingelly, WA
Children  =
Ewen John (1904-),
Norman Vernon (1906-)
Herbt Newton(1908-)
Wilson Jas (1910-),
Milton Ian (1915-)

*It appears to me this BISA entry does not match at all with information I’m finding in other records, and that it is Ewen Clarke, not Edwin Clarke.

In 1906 Ewen CLARKE, contractor, and Edith Priscilla, home duties are at Hubert St, Guildford.
In 1925 Ewen CLARKE, is a farmer at “Watervale Farm”, North Wandering, Pingelly.
In 1931, 1936 & 1937 Ewen CLARKE, farmer and Edith Priscilla CLARKE, home duties are both at “Watervale Farm”, North Wandering, Pingelly.

In 1947 & 1949 Edith Priscilla Clarke, home duties, is at North Wandering Road, Pingelly.

Ewen CLARKE  died in 1939 in MURRAY
Ref =11
Edith P CLARKE died in BEVERLEY in 1952
Ref = 11

Pingelly Cemetery Transcriptions
Ewen CLARKE, aged 78 years. 23 Mar 1939.
Methodist Grave No. 148
Edith Priscilla CLARKE, aged 79 years, 13 Feb 1952.
Wife of Ewen. - Methodist Grave No. 153

Their children......
1.   Ewen John CLARKE born in 1904 in GUILDFORD   
Parents = Ewen CLARKE &  Edith Priscilla SYMONS
Ref = 6531 Ewen J. CLARKE married H. Joyce McENTYRE in 1938 in Perth.
 Ref = 217

In 1931 Ewen John CLARKE is a teacher at Government School, West Pingelly.
In 1936 & 1937 Ewen John CLARKE is a teacher at Strahan.
In 1943 Ewen John CLARKE is a teacher at Government School , Doodlakine. Wife Joy, home duties, is with him.
By 1949 Ewen John CLARKE is a farmer at Spencer’s Brook,

       EWAN JOHN  CLARKE aged 67 died 25th September 1971 at MELVILLE
Grant Number = K0072838
Grantee  = FRANCES JOY CLARKE   
Buried in KARRAKATTA CEMETERY 

2.   Norman V CLARKE born in 1906 in BEVERLEY
Ref =81
Norman V. CLARKE married Beryl A. CHITTLEBOROUGH in 1938 in Beverley
Ref = 7
     
In 1931, 1936 & 1937 Norman Vernon CLARKE is a farmer in West Pingelly.
In 1947 & 1949 Norman Vernon CLARKE is a farmer in West Pingelly. Wife Beryl Arbon CLARKE, home duties, is with him.

Norman Vernon CLARKE served in the Australian Army during WW2.
His date of birth was given as 28th July 1906 and his Next of Kin as Beryl CLARKE,   

Norman Vernon CLARKE aged 55 parents EWEN & EDITH P died in  PERTH in 1962
 Ref =311

NORMAN VERNON CLARKE aged 55 died 16th January 1962 at KENWICK KB00118529 
Buried at Karrakatta Cemetery
Grant Number = K0059525   
Grantee  = BERYL ARBON CLARKE 


More to come......

 

[deeiluka]

More children of Ewen CLARKE and Edith Priscilla SYMONS......


3.   Herbert N CLARKE born 1908 in BEVERLEY
Ref = 89
Herbert Newton CLARKE born 13th June 1908 and baptised 19th July 1908 in Pingelly.(Methodist # 278)
Parents given as Ewen and Edith Priscilla CLARKE.
     
Possible marriage for Herbert…..
Herbert N. CLARKE married Hannah E. BOYES in Yilgarn in 1940
Ref =15

In 1931, 1936 & 1937 Herbert Newton CLARKE is a farmer at North Wandering Rd, Pingelly.

Herbert N CLARKE died in BEVERLEY in 1941
Ref =37

4.   Wilson J CLARKE registered 1911 in BEVERLEY
 Ref =3
Wilson James CLARKE born 3rd November 1910 and baptised 25th December 1910 in Pingelly. (Methodist  No #278)
Parents listed as Ewen CLARKE and Edith Priscilla.

1936, 1937, & 1947 & 1949 Wilson James CLARKE is a farmer at Watervale, Pingelly.         
1954 Wilson James CLARKE is retired at Sharrow or Sparrow St, Pingelly. Wife Elma Evelyn, home duties, is with him.

Wilson James CLARKE served in the Australian Army in WW2. His date of birth was given as 3rd November 1910.
Next of kin was given as Elma CLARKE

Pingelly Cemetery Transcriptions
Wilson James CLARKE, aged 72 years.  12 Jul 1983.
Husband of Elma Methodist Grave No. B55
Elma Evelyn CLARKE, aged  87 years. 25 Jun 1993.
Wife of Wilson. - Methodist Grave No. B55

Morris Ewen CLARK, aged 1 day. 20 Jun 1943.
Son of Elma and Wilson. - Methodist Grave No. 148
Newton Harold CLARK,aged 33 years. 20 Jun 1941.
Son of Elma and Wilson. - Methodist Grave No. 153
* This is obviously a transcription error.

5.  Child 5 could still be living. I haven't as yet found a death for him. he married and had at least three children.


More to come......   

[deeiluka]

This is the only other child of James CLARKE and Bridget DOHERTY that I have managed to track at this stage........

5.   Mary CLARKE aged 19 and single married John George HARLAND aged 28 and single on the 5th  March 1885 at the Wesleyan Church, Quorn.
Fathers = James CLARKE & John George HARLAND
Ref = Fro 142/1052

Children of Mary CLARK & John George HARLAND…….

1.   Sydney James HARLAND born 9th July 1885 at Eurilpa
Ref = Fro 355/194
Sidney James HARLAND aged 32 and single married Jessie May MCARTHUR aged 25 and single on 20th March 1918 at the Methodist Church, Cradock.
Fathers = John George HARLAND & Archibald MCARTHUR
Ref = Fro S 274/569
Sidney James HARLAND aged 33 resident of Knightsbridge died on 30th May, 1919 at  Knightsbridge.
Ref = Nor 428/557

Sydney James HARLAND &  Jessie May MCARTHUR had a daughter who may still be living.                     

2.   Edith HARLAND born 4th September 1887 at Eurilpa
Ref = Fro 421/180

3.   Cecil George HARLAND born 3rd October 1890 at Adelaide
Ref = Fro 467/420

John George HARLAND aged 34 of Eurilpa died on 23rd September 1891 at Eurilpa.
Information given by Jas CLARKE, his father in law.
Ref = Fro 196/358

Mary Ann HARLAND aged 47 and a widow married Ernest Robert NYE aged 46 and a widower 14th February 1917 at Adelaide.
Fathers = James CLARKE & Robert Ernest NYE
Ref = Ade 270/263

 

[deeiluka]

I think I've found a picture of James Clarke....what a pity I can't post it on here.   


Dee

[frankwil5023]

One branch of the original James Clarke - Bridget Doherty family still lives in the Hawker district (there may be other branches there that I haven't come across). These are the descendants of Ashley's brother, Albert, sometimes listed in records as Albert Edward Clarke.  Historically, they have variously been involved with properties in the Carrieton, Cradock, Pine Grove and Yednalue areas. More info if needed.
Frank

[deeiluka]

Many thanks for your post, Frank.   
If it is information about living people, you can always send it to me via the PM system......please don't post it on this thread as it would break Rootschat rules.

Any more information will be welcome. We realised that the families had been involved in the early settlement of those areas, and I had found phone numbers and names that made me wonder if there were relatives still living there.

I've also found some possible contacts for descendants in Western Australia. However, my friend and I decided that we'd put this project on hold in regards to trying to contact anyone until the New Year due to other commitments.

What we'd really like is to find a descendant who is interested in the family history, or who knows one who is interested.

Have you seen the pictures of the old bible on the link in an earlier message?


Dee   

[deeiluka]

Frank has very kindly PMed me with the information he has that can't be posted on here, and later today, I'll be sending off an email to a descendant of one of Ashley Clarke's brothers.

I'll let you all know the outcome!

Rootschat comes through again!         


Dee....who feels like Christmas has come early. 

[Ruskie]

I've just discovered this wonderful thread.

Yet another fantastic result! Well done Dee! Amazing! 

Yes, please keep us posted on any developments ....

[cando]

Also a well done from me.   

Cheers
Cando